Amusement Park Security Intern

Summary

Assists the Security Manager with tasks and responsibilities. Assists in the operation and coordination of the Security Team and related contracted agencies. Assists with training, coaching, and counseling of team members. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assists in the oversight of team members by assigning the workload for Officers, ambassadors, and other personnel; prioritizes requests for assistance based on need and staff availability; gives special instructions as required.
• Assists in developing and implementing policies, protocols, and procedures
• Assists in controlling budgets for related operations and monitoring expenses
• Assists in recruiting, training, and supervising security officers and ambassadors
• Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs
• Assists in planning and coordinating security operations for events
• Coordinate staff when responding to incidents, emergencies, and alarms
• Reviews reports prepared by other staff for completeness and accuracy; makes recommendations to correct deficiencies
• Investigate and resolve issues
• Create reports for management
• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements and implementation of new technology
• May act as an Officer and perform other duties as assigned. May administer medical and life-saving aid to victims of injury or illness.
• Performs related duties as may be required

Skills/Qualifications:

• CPR/AED and First Aid (Training provided).
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong attention to detail and observation skills including the ability to keep detailed and accurate records and reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with associates, co-workers, representatives of other organizations, and people from diverse cultures.
• Strong communication skills to come across clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Good visual acuity, night vision, and peripheral vision.
• Good interviewing and listening skills.
• Ability to analyze people and/or situations quickly and calmly and determine/take effective and reasonable courses of action while under stress/pressure.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to apply knowledge of security methods, procedures, and techniques to specific situations.
• Ability to operate equipment such as cameras, and personal computers.
• Ability to deal fairly, objectively, and courteously with the general public without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs.
• Ability to operate communication dispatch radio
• Ability to walk, stand, and run-on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Majors: Business Management; Hospitality Management; Event Management; Criminal Justice/Criminology; General Business; Finance; Management; Marketing; any major that deals with people or leadership.

Duration: Full-time from end of spring semester to beginning of fall semester.  Schedule-friendly hours available during the months of April, May, September, and October.

Details:

• $14.00/hour

• Housing available

• Five days a week 

• Ability to work 40+ hours a week if desired, no time-and-a-half

• Uniforms provided

• Employee enjoys free season pass benefits

• Discounted meals when working

• Qualify for complimentary tickets

• Access to discounted Friends & Family tickets